To expect 5 yr old DS to spend 8 hours on a plane in only 1 pair of trousers?

[firemansamisnormansdad]

i am packing to go to Orlando for half term and want to keep clothes to a minimum. Can I reasonably expect to just take 1 swim shorts, 1 shorts, 1 long trousers and wear 1 pair of jeans on plane? We're going for a week and staying in a hotel so nonwashing facilities unless we pay $100.

One pair of trousers for a plane journey- fine.
One pair of shorts for a whole week- I think you might struggle.

I'd probably go for 2 pairs shorts, 1 pair long trousers/joggers. If there was a problem it would be cheaper to buy something somewhere like walmart (v cheap) rather than pay $100 to wash the ones you already have!

he is going to be all sticky and sweaty pack more shorts or buy some when you are there but it is very humid and he will need changed , what if he spills food, what are you taking to wear ?

Shorts and 2 trousers?

What about Pyjamas?

I would do it! We (large family) go to California for a month with 3 spare outfits plus what we wear on the plane and PJs. Some extras for anyone in nappies. Works for us. You can soap out anything while you're there & hang up to dry.

Even if you're only travelling with hand luggage each you'll be able to take more than that surely?!

IME 5 year olds are dirt magnets. You'll need more than 1 pair shorts

1 pair of trousers for plane ride-Yes
1 swim pants-you need more
1 shorts- you need a few

Are you clothes shopping whilst out there?

I know, we are taking basic summer stuff. We usually go self- catering so i've never fretted before but this time we're onsite with limited suitcase space. Thanks, will dig out another pair of shorts and ditch one pair of trousers. Will take 1 fleece for the plane and hope that lasts ...

Is there a reason why you aren't taking much?

Jeans aren't so comfy though, I'd say joggers for the plane.

Why are you restricting it so much?

I'd take loads more than that for my five year old - at least three pairs of shorts and a couple of pairs of trousers plus plenty of tops. I'm not one for travelling light anyway but what you're planning to take doesn't seem enough to me?

How many t-shirts/tops are you taking?

We have a smallish car and there are 4 of us (teenage daughter) and only 2 planeworthy suitcases. Trouble is, the smaller the person, the more clothes they need. So it's logistics really. Our cabin luggage will be full of stuff to keep him amused for 8hours.

cant you wash items in the bathroom sink?

Hope he's good at going to the toilet. I can see DS getting into an inflight film and forgetting to go until the no seatbelts sign comes on.

Won't be clothes shopping as staying at universal studios hotel without a car so will be just doing parks/pools every day. He 's also been wetting the bed again so inhave to take a load of pyjama pants (huggies) as he is sharing a bed with his sister! These take up loads of space.

It will be fine, OP, just do it.
Amazes me, there are folk on MN whose children actually own fewer clothes than OP is suggesting she'll take on holiday. They manage, too.

Oh... but I would take extra pants.

Am taking 7 tops. Can wash the clothes but will they dry in a hotel room with aircon. Don't think there will be a balcony.

They do have things like pyjamas pants in the states you know!

You only need 7 night-nappies, though right? 10 at a push if he gets a terrible diarrhea bag & goes doubly incontinent? Still not a lot of luggage space needed, I think.

correction: bag = bug

The huggies you can buy when your out there, that will save space!! Everyone can have hand luggage so you could give him a back pack which he could carry on his own amusements there fore giving you more room. Take a some travel wash so you can wash things in the sink/bath when you are out there.

You are being too frugal. I think you have underestimated your baggage allowance and the size of the car.